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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 06, 2015
Filed:
Nov. 19, 2009
Vincent Boisdequin, Naast, BE;
Mariano Collura, Strepy-Bracquegnies, BE;
Jeffrey Butts, Veedersburg, IN (US);
Vincent Boisdequin, Naast, BE;
Mariano Collura, Strepy-Bracquegnies, BE;
Jeffrey Butts, Veedersburg, IN (US);
Vesuvius Group S.A., Ghlin, BE;
Abstract
A manipulation device for a shroud for casting liquid metal comprises holding means for the shroud, downstream of a metal flow control valve, this valve being able to assume an open configuration and a closed configuration under the action of drive means. The manipulation device comprises fixing means affixed to the drive means for the valve. A ladle shroud for the flow of liquid metal from a casting ladle to a metal tundish has a longitudinal axis and comprises a shroud gripping head at one end. The gripping head is fusiform.